Mischa Barton hospitalised

Actress admitted into care

By Anonymous

Friday, July 17, 2009

The actress was taken to LA Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre by police on Wednesday, allegedly after being placed under a 5150 hold - a piece of US legislation which means she poses a danger to herself or others. A spokesperson refused to confirm or deny whether Mischa is under a 5150 hold, but said: “Mischa has been hospitalised per the recommendation of her doctor and is resting in the hospital.” LA police have not commented on the claims, but are unable to release details of people who are detained under the code.

Mischa Barton has been hospitalised

The code states people can be forcibly held if they are deemed a danger to themselves or others, are gravely disabled or have a psychological disorder. Under its terms, people can be held for up to 72 hours. It is the piece of legislation which was used to hold Britney Spears after she suffered a breakdown in 2008. Mischa’s family are said to be deeply concerned about her and are in constant contact with the hospital. It was revealed yesterday that the 23-year-old actress - who was due to attend the premiere for her new movie Homecoming last night - had been escorted from her home by police who were helping her with a “medical issue” on Wednesday.

She was escorted from her home on Wednesday

Officer April Harding of the LAPolice Department has since said: “She has not been detained, she wasn’t arrested. There were no other individuals involved. "We went to Mischa Barton’s home, for a medical issue that we are not at liberty to discuss. We were dispatched to her home and assisted her with her medical issue.”MAKE SURE YOU'RE FOLLOWING OK.CO.UK ON TWITTER